250-412 Clinical Sciences 12: Diseases of Non-Domestic Animals

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Objectives:

Students completing this subject should:

• be familiar with the various groups of Australian mammals;

• possess the essential information to be able to clinically examine and make a diagnosis of disease in non-domestic mammals;

• understand specific features of the husbandry of these animals as they relate to disease prevention and the management of clinically ill animals;

• be familiar with the legislation governing protected animals, particularly legislation with specific veterinary involvement;

• be familiar with the husbandry, clinical examination and the principal diseases of reptiles; and

• be familiar with the principal features of the management of farmed and aquarium fish, be able to carry out a clinical examination, diagnose and treat specific diseases of fish.

Content:

The role of veterinary surgeon in the area of wildlife work. Characteristic anatomical features of various groups of native mammals. Diseases and husbandry of marsupials including orphans; bats, pinnipeds; exotic (zoo) mammals; reptiles. Veterinary role in regulatory activities and wildlife disasters. Diseases of fish.

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